
Scarlet RÄtÄ
Also known as
scarlet rÄtÄ, rÄtÄ vine and akatawhiwhi
Taxonomy
Metrosideros fulgens
Metrosideros
Myrtaceae
Myrtales

How to care for Scarlet RÄtÄ
How often to water your Scarlet RÄtÄ

every 9
Scarlet RÄtÄ needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Scarlet RÄtÄ in your home

a window
Scarlet RÄtÄ may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Scarlet RÄtÄ in your home š”.
How to fertilize Scarlet RÄtÄ

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Scarlet RÄtÄ after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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My plant is drying out and looks like itās getting burnt at the top. Too little water or too much sun?
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I have rhododendron, planted on the side of the home. I noticed lot of burnt leaves with brown! What should I do to get full green leaves? Any help would be be appreciated!! Thanks #PÅhutukawa
Care Summary for Scarlet RÄtÄ
Scarlet RÄtÄ
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
